I mean, I wasn’t dying to get one, but she talked me into getting it, a feat she still can’t believe. Truth is that Katie could probably talk me into anything with a Berner on it.

We decided on a tattoo that featured our youngest Bernese Mountain Dog, Ziva. The image was based on a photograph I had made of her.

We decided she should wear a crown of purple flowers. Purple has always been a favorite color of mine. My mother loved purple, both of my kids have always loved purple.

And purple is my favorite color ribbon when it comes to the show ring. It means “winner.”

OK, you first

So it was finally tattoo day. I was brave … I said to Katie “you go first.”

After placing a stencil of the image just above Katie’s right ankle, Matt began to ink the outline of Ziva.

Katie remained stoic through the entire process and that gave me confidence. And I got to watch the process and ask questions.

Her tattoo was done in 1 ½ hours. I wanted to make sure everything was cool with it before having the same image done. I could make changes if I wasn’t in love with hers, but hers turned out great, so I went all in.

Wary of the unknown

Yes, I was nervous, wary of the unknown. Would I get halfway through and not be able to tolerate the pain?

‘Kitten kisses’

Once I realized it wasn’t going to be awful, I was able to relax and watch as Matt worked his magic on my five-inch long masterpiece.

A few places on my arm were more tender, producing a grimace or two … near a bone and close to the crease on the inside of my elbow. But mostly, it felt like minor vibrating stings. Your mileage may differ, but I found it tolerable.

Comments

Thank you!!!!!!
I always wondered!
My son has 2 sleeves, mybother son has 1 arm with tats. My daughter has 1
Mom you should get one! Ya think??
Hubby, you don’t want any tattoos.
When I decide who will that argument lol
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I think your tat is great! I got a small tattoo along with my son nothing crazy but it was a shared experience to remember. Your Berner is beautiful … Could you share the breeder you used or are you the breeder?